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Banner Blast Window Card for SaleABration!

Last night for my catalogue and SaleABration Launch, I wanted to do projects that were suitable for Valentine's Day, but not limited to. 

This project is one strongly inspired by Monica Gale, a lovely lady I met while on our last Grand Vacation trip to Utah.  I liked the simple, yet interesting, design of her card, and then added a few small variations:

The stamp set is called Banner Blast, which is a FREEBIE stamp set during SaleAbration (now - 31 March) with any purchase of $110.  The coordinating punch is another freebie option, too. 

I put this picture in so you could see my lovely assistant, Sugar.  Everywhere I moved to take pictures, she came with.  As cats do.

The lovely words I used on this card are from the brand NEW set called Happy Watercolor.  Such a nice stamp!

I'd love for you to come along to a class!  Please check my calendar on the right hand side bar or email me to request a class in your area.

 Jan 30th Takanini Stamping Class 7:30 pm  $15

Feb 8th Hamilton Stamp Class 10:30 am  $15

Feb 12th Birkenhead, Auckland Stamp Class 7:30pm  $15

Merry LIttle Christmas Pop Up Card

One of my team member, Jackie Noble, shared a swap last month using this pop up technique, and I knew I just had to try it out for myself!  Using my current favorite colour combination and the Merry Little Christmas Card Kits, this is a super happy Christmas card:

And inside the card, by simply adding an A5 Whisper White with a series of simple cuts:

 

Cute!!  All the elements to this project are included in the Merry LIttle Christmas Card Kit except the Whisper White inner, the Old Olive tiny strip inside the card, and the optional  Real Red Ribbon.

The stamp set is the lovely Merry Little Christmas, which coordinates with this card kit perfectly, but is also really nice just as a Christmas set on it's very own.

**As a special bonus for those who read my blog: Email me with an order for at least one pack of the Merry Little Christmas Card Kits (8 cards)  from today through Sunday night and receive FREE Shipping on the kits!!

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Floating Star Circle Thinlits Card

 

It's been fun playing around with the new Circle and Label Thinlits dies!  Here is a very short video showing you what they include and how the card works:

 

 

 

 

I wanted to make a hanging star for this one, and it was a lot of hit and miss trying to get all the circles to match up, but I love how this turned out:

The front of the card looks like this:

I love this Merry LIttle Christmas stamp set - so cute!  I've done a simple White Emboss here.

I wanted to put something behind the star when the card was closed, otherwise you see parts of the other layers showing through.

And I've cut the card extra long so there is another panel for writing on.  Plus it just makes the whole card that much more of a wow.  Fun!

I sent out a similar, less complicated project on this week's 12 Weeks of Christmas email along with project instructions.  (if you arent' on my mailing list, do so now and get the next 7 free projects!)

 

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Double Slider Tall Cake Card!

This is a FUN project inspired by a wonderful swap I was given in Utah by a German demonstrator.  Sadly, the original card has gone missing, so I cannot share the original artist here.

Here is the card closed:

The original card had some metal workings in it that my builder husband could not really place here in New Zealand, so he sat down with the task of sorting out how to do it with paper only.  He's a clever man!

With his design, here is the card fully extended:

The way he has worked this, it takes no extra pieces at all and everything slides up and down quite smoothly.  However, you DO need a craft knife!

The bright papers I chose to use on this one were perfect for such a happy cake - Gingham Garden.   This would also be an absolutely perfect wedding card!

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Chalk Talk

Colours: Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Island Indigo, Pear Pizzazz

Other: 1 1/4 circle punch, 1 3/8 circle punch, 1 3/4 scallop circle punch, Delicate Designs Embossing Folder, Gingham Garden DSP, Melon Mambo Ribbon

 

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FMS98 Wildflower Meadow Double Card

I've been wanting to use this Wildflower Meadow for some time now, and last night was the night to do it!  Rob was so patient helping me finish this so we could go on our Friday night date.

I used the Freshly Made Sketches this week for a starting point and this is what my little mind came up with:

I chose soft colours for this one, and of course reached for our new In-Colours.  I resisted Crisp Cantaloupe this time and went for Pistachio Pudding, Coastal Cabana, and Strawberry Slush.

I had fun and games getting this window to work out, but after a few tries, I think I have the process figured out.  Just for something a bit different and fun. 

Plus, it made using the coordinating Wildflower Meadow Embossing Folder a bit more practical on this particular design. (Note the 15% discount when you buy them together in a bundle!)

The inside of the card is actually a card again, mostly because I felt this particular large stamp didn't allow for much room for writing inside the card. 

This project turned out fresh and fun!  Thanks for sharing this with me today.  It's a cold and wet Saturday morning here, and I'm off now in half hour to get ready for our huge Auckland Stamp Extravaganza today!  Sold out event - woo hoo!

Other Upcoming Events:

Thursday Aug 15 Birkenhead Day Class - Meet new friends and craft two cards.  Birkenhead Community Centre.  9:30 am.  $8

Saturday Aug 17 Scrapbooking Demo and CARD Class in Tauranga - 11 am to about 3pm  $15  The scrapbooking demo at 11 is free and stay for lunch and an optional card class at 1pm.  Just bring scissors and adhesive.

Saturday 31 August Warkworth Open Day - Fun afternoon with Stampin’Up! Demonstrations, hands on product play, displays and digital craft presentations.
$5 entry fee.  Aug 31  1pm – 3:30 pm Registration essential

 

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Wildflower Meadow, Teeny Tiny Sentiments, Four You

Colours: Pistachio Pudding, Strawberry Slush, Baked Brown Sugar, Basic Grey, Coastal Cabana

Other: Pistachio Ruffled Ribbon, Wildflower Meadow Embossing Folder, Boutique Details, Basic Pearls, Squares Collection Framelits

Dress Up Triple Tag Card

Well I am a few days behind the schedule!  But my desk is looking cleaner and finally doing some catch up before I leave in 9 days!  Can't wait!

This is the second project we did in the Vintage Card Class at SENZ, featuring the new SOHO Designer Series Papers and the Dress Up Framelits. This project was inspired by Vanessa Baker's card she made for display at the Convention in Melbourne.

 I've used a 6x12 sheet of Soft Suede Cardstock and scored it into thirds and then cut into the tag shape for a simple tri-fold card.

The cute dresses are made using the Dress Up Framelits and the Soho Designer Series Papers.  The dresses are so cute to make and fun to embellish!

I used the Filter Paper here and the 7/8 inch scallop circle punch to make this fun little flowers. We spritzed them with the new Crisp Cantaloupe, too, for a perfect matching embellishment.  The filter paper is as strong as cardstock with the look of tissue paper. Great value for a pack at $5.95!

I'm teaching this project in July; please book into a class or organize a private workshop to learn this one.  I'd love to share it with you!

Supplies Used:

Stamps: From My Heart pg 99

Colours: Early Espresso, Pool Party, Summer Starfruit, Crisp Cantaloupe

Other: Mosaic Embossing Folder, Summer Starfruit ribbon, Basic Pearls, Soho DSP, Dress Up Framelits, Labels Framelits, Filter Paper, 7/8 Scallop Circle punch, Spritzer, Label Punch, 1/8 taffeta Early Espresso Ribbon

 

 

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Lattice Die Pop Up Card

This was a fun card inspired by several samples I found on the net - featuring the Lattice Die and the Butterfly Punch and the Bitty Butterfly Punch:

I used the Lattice Die on the front as a layer for a faux dry embossed look, but also embossed with the Polka Dot Embossing Folder on top.

The Bitty Butterflies are embossed with the Square Lattice Embossing Folder and the Butterfly is embossed with the Vintage Wallpaper Folder.  A little Linen Thread and some pearls finish it off!

We used the lattice inside as well to make a simple pop up feature.  Cute!!  Add a few more butterflies and Mom will love it!

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Supplies Used:

Stamps: Petite Pairs

Colours: Calypso Coral, Baja Breeze, Certainly Celery, Basic Gray

Other: Butterfly Punch, Bitty Butterfly PUnch, Bird Punch, Pearls, Linen Thread, Lattice Die, Square lattice Embossing Folder, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Circle Punches, Subtles Brads

Sunshine and Sprinkles Box Card Featuring the Pinwheel Die

This card was fun to make and even more fun to teach!  It's cool seeing people's faces light up when they realize how easy something so complex-looking can be.

I've used the very fun Pinwheel Die on this project for a fresh look and paired the bright colours in Sunshine and Sprinkles with black to really make them pop!

The belly band slides off and the card opens like a box - a fun surprise for the recipient!

I love using double sided papers for projects like this.  Not only do you have double the selection, but isn't it a nice touch to have prints linside the project as well?  Just like a designer lined jacket.

On the belly bank I used the new Wishes Your Way stamp set, which pairs up so nicely with the pinwheel die.  It's a long sentiment, perfect for across a card, but for this particular one, it was just too long.

So, one of the advantages of clear mount stamps is you can just cut the rubber!  I know it sounds awful, but I cut the image in two pieces and placed them on the block how I wanted them spaced.

 

It's really not a big deal; you can just position them back as original for use later if you wish.  I love the versatility of rubber stamping!

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Wishes Your Way 129156, Sweets for the Sweet 122512

Colours: Marina Mist, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Basic Black

Other: Brights Brads 119740, Pinwheel Die 129411, White Embossing Powder 109132, Black Taffeta Ribbon 119261, Scallop Trim Border Punch 118402

 

 

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Double Pocket Fold CArd

This is a Super Easy project to do with the new diagonal plate tool!

I've used the Attic Boutique Papers here (sadly they "retired" last week), and just didn't get this up before the papers went. But of course, this project works equally well with any double sided paper.  (Must be double sided!)

So there is one pocket on the front and another pocket inside!

For minimal cutting and easy to put together, use the Two Tags die for your tags for writing. They are sooo cute and easy!

I used the Triple Flower Punch to dress up the inside tag. This punch is being retired, so if it's on your wish list, good to get it now!

This project also featurs the Poppy Parade colour, also on the retired list for this year.  The cute border along the pockets is from the Eyelet border punch, which is also going away.

Email me your orders or for a copy of the retired list OR view your copy of the list at www.stampinup.co.nz. 

Supplies Used:

Colours: Poppy Parade, Pool Party, Soft Suede

Other: Eyelet Border Punch, Blossom Punch, Antique Brads, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Two Tags Die, Poppy Parade ribbon

What's On:

Wednesday August 10th Takanini Stamp Class!  7:30pm  two 3D projects  $15

Monday August 20th Techniques Class Birkenhead 7:30pm  $15

Tuesday: Nelson!  10:30am Scrapbooking class.  1pm  Stamp Class.  7pm Stamp Class  $15 each class and new projects at each!

Six Fold Card with Apothecary Art

I've been playing with my new Diagonal Plate with the Simply Scoring Tool, and it's fantastic!  EAsy to use and makes those tricky templates oh so much easier!

This six fold project is one I found on Splitcoast Stampers and is quite quick and easy with the Simply Scored Tool and the Diagonal Plate Attachment.

And the inside:

The scoring literally takes about 30 seconds and then it's just following the template as to which parts to cut off and which bits to keep.  The template has been kindly provided by Monique, a designer at SCS, and can be found here.

We used the Apothecary Art stamp set on the front, another winner from the Autumn Winter Mini - and such a lovely one. A quick bit of colour on the flowers is lovely.  We used Loving Thoughts, also from the Mini, for the words.  And of course the DSP is the elegant Beau Chateau series. I will be sad to see these papers go next month!

Thanks for looking and have a great day!  Join us for a class or host your own!

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Apothecary Art, Loving Thoughts

Colours: Crumb Cake, Marina Mist, Pink Pirouette

Other: Framelits Dies, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Basic Pearls, Boho Blossom Punch, Marina Mist Ribbon, Beau Cheateau Designer Series Paper, Simply Scoring Tool and Diagonal Plate

What's On:

Wednesday July 25th Papakura Stamp Class 7:30pm  $15

Saturday July 28th Team Training  Come along if you are interested in learning more about the SU opportunity!  9:30am-11:30  Free

Monday July 30th North Shore Scrapbooking Class in Birkenhead 7:30 pm  $15

A Butterfly Prints Case

 

Well I'm at the airport on my way to Sunny Nelson (fingers crossed), and this is one of the projects they pulled out of my samples box last month and requested. Designed by Sharna Russell, I changed it up just a smidge and will happily present this cutie to the ladies today.

The front uses the goodie, Butterfly Prints, and the Butterfly Punch.  It was fun to use those after a long "rest" . . .

 

The inside of the card is a cute surprise - made out of an envelope, creating both the card fold and a pocket with a tag.

Easy and effective and just something fun and different!

And the cool thing about Stampin' Up! Envelopes is they are made from the same highly refined cardstock as the Whisper White, so they stamp just as nicely as you'd expect from this company.

Order any of the supplies for this project here:

Stamps: Butterfly Prints set of six, Vintage Vogue

Colours: Basic Black, Whisper White, Real Red

Other: Butterfly Punch, Whisper White Envelope, Black and Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Circle Punch, Dazzling Diamonds

Up, Up & Away!

This is a fun, fun, fun project designed by Irene Wardlaw and Rayleen Baker.  I lost my sample . . . so had to make it all up again!!  Would love to know where the original is hiding in this house!

They did a fantastic job, didn't they?

The balloons are quick and easy to cut out, and folding three in half and gluing together is a neat and easy little technique to make it that little bit different.

You know, between this project and the last one Irene did, I'm beginning to think she really loves polka dots. So do I!    Love this design.

The front is cool enough, but open it up and another surprise!

A simple but effective idea!

The balloons are perfect for this!  I am really blessed to work with so many talented, wonderful ladies + Craig! xxx

To make this project, you need:

Stamp: Up, Up, & Away set of 14 $49.95

Colours: Wisteria Wonder, Lucky Limeade, Daffodil Delight

Other: Lucky Limeade Ribbon, Circle Punches, White Twine, In Colour Patterns Stack, Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Scallop Border Punch

 

Valentine's Candy Wrapper

Even if not for Valentine's Day, isn't it wonderful to do something for those we love for no reason at all?  Friends, siblings, coworkers, family - who doesn't smile to receive a token of love and appreciation?

Last night we made some little candy wrappers using the new Candy Wrapper die for the men in our lives.  We got out good old Chocolate Chip and Real Red - always a winning combination.

The words are from the OUtlined Ocassions set - one of the lovely SaleABration sets you can earn for FREE!

The first one I did I used Very Vanilla, which is nice, but I wanted to use the new Baker's Twine, which is white . .. so did another one:

Used the new red Glitter Paper too and made this one extra wow.  LOVE that stuff!  The baker's twine is around the ends of the wrapper, just a little detail, but not too girly.

Now, what do to with these today?  I have two special men in my life here (Rob and his son, Bayley), but I have the day lined out with treats all along the way.  So I think I will give these Hershey's kisses to Rob's single father, Murry.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Outlined Ocassions, Confetti

Colours: Chocolate Chip, Real Red

Other: Candy Wrapper Die, Bakers Twine, Designer Label PUnch, Red Glitter Paper, Wide Oval Punch, Hershey's Kisses

Someething For Christmas Gift Voucher Card

This is a project I do almost every year - and it's a super one!  Great for gift vouchers or small gifts or photos, this template can be adapted to any occasion.

Made with a standard Stampin' Up! envelope inside makes the pockets super easy to do.

I've enjoyed using this Something for Christmas set this year - one of the few stamps we sell as individual stamps.  On this sample I've coloured it with markers to get all the different colours.  My next post will be a sample with this one stamped all in one colour - also effective.

Would you like a Stampin' Up! voucher for Christmas or to give to a friend this season?  contact me to arrange!

 

Folded Exploding Ornament

This is a neat and quick project shown to my by friend and customer, Kathe O.  Thank you so much for sharing!  This is the ornament closed:

And open:

I chose to use the Mocha Specialty papers because one I love them and two because they have a bit of metallic shimmer to the prints.

The label on the front is just the same stamp layered up with punches.  Turned out nice and so quick.  Perfect Punches is one of those stamp sets I don't pull out often enough.

Email me with any questions or to have this shown to you in a class!

supplies Used:

Stamps: Perfect Punches $38.95

Colours: Brushed Gold, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso

Other: Mocha Specialty Papers, Pearl Bead, Embroidery thread or a fine ribbon, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 1/4 circle punch, Gold Brads, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

Welcome to a new catalogue year!

Today is the day we officially launch the newest product release and our new Idea Book & Catalogue.  You can view it online here or order your own copy here.

Last Saturday we had a Fun Day Out here in Auckland and got to see and demonstrate and experiment with many of the new products. Here is one of the projects I presented using the new Take A Spin stamp set:

And yep, the spinner does work!  There is a set of spinner accessories in the brads section to use with this stamp set.  My girls couldn't keep their hands off of this . . .

The spinner face is paper pieced - easy enough to do with just a few snips of the scissors.  And even a boys' card can stand just a sprinkle of glitter.

Bayley liked it anyway.

Have a wonderful day and send those orders in - I will be placing an order first thing today and probably again tonight.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Take a Spin set of four $52.95

Colours: Baja Breeze, Daffodil Delight, Wild Wasabi

Other: Just Add Cake DSP, Game Spinner Hands, Daffodil Delight 1/4 grosgrain ribbon, Scallop Border Punch

{Chrissie Patterson}

Chrissie has an adorable take on the Nursery Suite Quick Accents and the Flower Brads!  This one has been sitting on my benchtop for a few weeks, and there's been lots of oohs and aahs over it.

Now that is one nappie I'd be happy to receive!  LOL 

A cute little pattern and some simple embellishments is all you need.  I like how Chrissie popped those circle stickers up on Dimensionals.

Also clever to use that brad as a closure - effective and adds a decorative accent.

Inside the card is the sentiment and a few more bits from the Quick Accents pack.  Makes for a cute and fast project!

Thanks so much Chrissie!  Last night we missed you in class - we made a lovely Easter Basket amongst other items.  I'll post up the Easter Basket Janine taught us on Friday ~

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Well Scripted

Colours: so Saffron, Chocolate Chip,Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose, Certainly Celery

Other: Flower Brads, Nursery Suite Quick Accents

Owl Punch Used Again - Side Step Card

This is a cute little gender neutral project that was a take off of a great swap I got  on the Hamilton Island trip last year.  I loaned the original to someone so can't give credit  .. . . sorry~

Can you recognize where those aliens came from?  yes that's right - the Owl Punch!  Pretty cute little idea, isnt' it? 

All the circles are from the same punch, too.  I just love having more uses for tools I already own!

Each alien was stamped to give some visual texture.  Here I've used the Trendy Trees set and the Confetti stamp set.

You really need the Tombow Glue to get those attenae on.  Loving that glue these days!

Love the Side Step Card?  Let me teach you how.  Book into a class or schedule your own!

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Confetti, Trendy Trees, Just Believe, Circle Circus, On Your birthday (wow, this must be a record!)

Colours: Crumb Cake, Rose Red, Wild Wasabi, Marina Mist, Concord Crush

Other: Owl Punch, Trio Punches, White Gel Pen, Tombow Mono Adhesive

Vintage Happy Birthday

 

Isn't this lovely!

Made for me by the super talented Chrissie Patterson, a simple design with super detail.

I wouldn't have thought to mix the Greenhouse Gala DSP with these stamps and the Newsprint papers, but it works wonderfully!

The technique I wanted to highlight here was the cool way Chrissie has folded the papers at the bottom.

1. Pleat your cardstock into little (or big) folds.  It's probably easiest if you do this on top of another piece of cardstock and stick it down as you go.

2. Tuck around the ends.

3. Leave as is, sponge with ink to antique, and/or brush with Shimmer Paint.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Noteably Ornate, Artistic Etchings 

Colours: Peach Parfait, Daffodil Delight, Basic Black, Chocolate Chip

Other: Peach Parfait Twill, Top Note Die, Newsprint DSP, Greenhouse Gala DSP, Champagne Shimmer Paint

 

Top Note & Cottage Wall Purse

 

This is a cute and easy little bag made from the Top Note Big Shot die.  You'll need four die cuts for this little bag + a little lunch sack.

A very simple design - but the colours within the Cottage Wall DSP tie it all together nicely.

 
 
The flower is three or four or five fauxed sueded scallop circle punches layered on top of each other.  Secure with a Rhinestone brad and done!

*** The Scallop Circle punch is half price!!  $17.98 until August 31 or while supplies last!

Order yours here!

Supplies Used:

Colours: Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Orchid Opulence

Other: Pewter Jumbo Eyelets, Rich Razzleberry ribbon, Cottage Wall DSP, Scallop Circle Punch, Rhinestone Brads

Design inspired by vicki were's senz project